A family is growing increasingly worried for an elderly man who has gone missing from his Cornwall home.

Alex Phillips, 79, disappeared from his home in Liskeard at around 7pm on Thursday night.

In a Facebook post that has been shared more than 7,000 times, daughter Gail said: "He is suffering from severe depression and a heart condition. We are very concerned for his safety.

"We believe he may have been in Redruth and Penzance earlier today (Friday), possibly boarding a train to Bristol.

"We would ask everyone to look out for him and if you see him please phone the police immediately or get in touch with us. Dad is 5ft 10ins, dressed in trousers, a polo shirt and sandals when last seen."